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driest

American

[drahy-ist] / ˈdraɪ ɪst /

adjective

superlative of dry.

driest British

/ ˈdraɪɪst /

adjective

a superlative of dry

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That turbocharged vegetation growth, which then collided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Some of the driest regions of the UK have missed their chances for rain ahead of another heatwave beginning this week.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

In the driest spots, totals have been below 2% of the average July rainfall.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Wisley in Surrey has been one of the driest locations in southeast England with 39 days of no rainfall as of 26 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

New Guinea is one of the wettest areas on Earth, Australia one of the driest.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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